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Definition of Honour
1. Verb. Bestow honor or rewards upon. "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
Specialized synonyms: Drink, Pledge, Salute, Toast, Wassail, Dignify, Ennoble, Decorate
Generic synonyms: Recognise, Recognize
Antonyms: Dishonor
Derivative terms: Honor, Honor, Honoree, Reward
2. Noun. The state of being honored.
Generic synonyms: Standing
Specialized synonyms: Glorification, Glory, Celebrity, Fame, Renown, Esteem, Regard, Respect, Reputation, Repute
Antonyms: Dishonor
Derivative terms: Honor, Honor, Honorary
3. Verb. Show respect towards. "Honor your parents!"
Generic synonyms: Accept
Specialized synonyms: Celebrate, Lionise, Lionize, Tolerate
Derivative terms: Honorable, Honoring, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respecter
Antonyms: Disrespect
4. Noun. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. "An award for bravery"
Specialized synonyms: Prize, Trophy, Aliyah, Academic Degree, Degree, Crown, Pennant, Cachet, Seal, Seal Of Approval, Citation, Commendation, Honorable Mention, Mention, Letter, Varsity Letter, Decoration, Laurel Wreath, Medal, Medallion, Palm, Ribbon, Trophy, Emmy, Nobel Prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix De Rome, Prix Goncourt
Generic synonyms: Symbol
Derivative terms: Award, Honor, Honorary
5. Verb. Accept as pay. "We honor checks and drafts"
6. Noun. The quality of being honorable and having a good name. "A man of honor"
7. Noun. A woman's virtue or chastity.
Generic synonyms: Chastity, Sexual Morality, Virtue
Derivative terms: Pure, Pure
Definition of Honour
1. Proper noun. (given name female from=English), a less common spelling of Honor. ¹
2. Noun. Recognition of importance or spiritual value; respect. ¹
3. Noun. Favourable reputation; dignity; sense of self-worth. ¹
4. Noun. An objectification of praiseworthiness or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as an award given by the state to a citizen. ¹
5. Noun. A privilege. ¹
6. Noun. (heraldry) The centre point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon; also honour point. ¹
7. Noun. (context: card games) In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack. ¹
8. Noun. (golf) The right to play one's ball before one's opponent plays his. ¹
9. Noun. (in the plural) =honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank. ¹
10. Verb. To think of highly, to respect highly, to recognise the importance or spiritual value of ¹
11. Verb. To confer an honour or privilege upon (someone). ¹
12. Verb. To conform with, obey (e.g. a treaty or promise) ¹
13. Verb. To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft etc). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Honour
1. to honor [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: honor
Lexicographical Neighbors of Honour
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